Bullet Puller?

alienbogey · September 6, 2009, 05:36 PM

Any recommendations for a good puller?

I've reloaded for quite some time and whenever I've screwed up a round for whatever reason I've just tossed it - brass, primer, bullet, powder and all.

A friend who saw me doing that said, 'Hey, get a bullet puller and salvage all that'.

So.....what's good? I've never even seen one.

BTW, I reload 9mm, 40S&W, 38 Spcl, 357 Mag and 45 Colt. Will a different puller or fittings be needed for each caliber?

I don't reload rifle.

Dragon55 · September 6, 2009, 05:45 PM

alien

Frankford arsenal has an impact puller. Works great and comes with all the inserts you'll need for pistol calibers. I think I paid about 15$ for it. I know Midway has them. Mine has paid for itself 50 times over.

LHB1 · September 6, 2009, 05:47 PM

The simple impact style bullet pullers work fine. I use the RCBS shown at bottom of page. One model will work for all your pistol calibers. It is probably available at your local store that sells reloading supplies.
http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Brow...*731***8606***

Gbro · September 6, 2009, 08:27 PM

And before you get your new puller, just use a pliers, remove your die and, Ooopp's you are only reloading handgun cartridges

put them in a bin and wait for the brown delivery van

Suicide*Ride · September 6, 2009, 09:47 PM

I also use the RCBS puller, & would like to add:

Something I didn't think about when I first started using a kinetic puller, is the nose of a soft bullet gets a little banged up [esp. HP's], so if you want to re-use the bullet[s] & are as anal as I am about your reloaded ammo - cut a foam earplug in half & drop it in the puller to protect the nose from damage.

I pull Federal Hydroshoks & Winchester Silvertip HP's from .380acp rds for my 357sig because I like "light & fast" & can't find them for sale ANYWHERE! The bullets deform slightly w/o the foam plug in place.

Just my .02

BigJakeJ1s · September 6, 2009, 10:21 PM

I use the Hornady cam-lock puller. It mounts in the press, and uses a collet to grip the bullet. Instead of tightening the collet by screwing a T handle in/out, just a simple flip of the cam-lock lever does it.

Andy

David Wile · September 6, 2009, 10:33 PM

Hey folks,

I have been using an RCBS bullet puller and have collected about five different size collets over the past 40 years. I also have the inertia type. I don't like pulling bullets, but if it has to be done, I would rather use the collet type puller which saves wear and tear on bullets and myself.

Then I just read Andy's post about the Hornady cam-lock puller. I never saw or heard of it, but it sounds like it would really be a great way to go. After more than forty years of pulling with the same old collet screw down method, someone should have come up with something better, and it sounds like Hornady has. Thanks, Andy. That thing sounds real nice.

Best wishes,
Dave Wile

Old Grump · September 6, 2009, 10:39 PM

Been using the Hornady inertia bullet puller for over 20 years without a problem and its easy, just need a solid surface to whack with it.

snuffy · September 6, 2009, 10:51 PM

The best of the collet type pullers by far.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=851547

Uncle H · September 6, 2009, 11:09 PM

My RCBS impact puller has a foam insert in the bottom to prevent nose damage. It came with it installed. Mine's 10-12 years old.

RidgwayCO · September 6, 2009, 11:32 PM

I don't think it's the best... but the "funnest" bullet puller is a S&W 329PD with incorrectly crimped bullets and full magnum loads. Man, that recoil will pull them really well! (Don't ask how I know...)

I've used a Quinetics inertial puller for almost 20 years and it still works great. Luckily I haven't had to use it much...

FORKLIFT352 · September 7, 2009, 02:16 AM

I just now finished pulling with the Hornady cam-lock.
And I love it!!!I got the Hornady LnL AP and I put the cam-lock in
the 5th station.Its out of the way and don't need to add another
tool to the peg board.

BigJakeJ1s · September 8, 2009, 10:54 PM

Just a note, but the pics of the Hornady cam-lock bullet puller don't show the lock nut on the adjusting screw that they now include. Works even better.

Mine even works in my co-ax press.

Just a better mousetrap all the way around...

Andy

September 6, 2009, 05:36 PM	#1
alienbogey Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Area Posts: 269	Bullet Puller? Any recommendations for a good puller? I've reloaded for quite some time and whenever I've screwed up a round for whatever reason I've just tossed it - brass, primer, bullet, powder and all. A friend who saw me doing that said, 'Hey, get a bullet puller and salvage all that'. So.....what's good? I've never even seen one. BTW, I reload 9mm, 40S&W, 38 Spcl, 357 Mag and 45 Colt. Will a different puller or fittings be needed for each caliber? I don't reload rifle.

September 6, 2009, 05:47 PM	#3
LHB1 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,545	The simple impact style bullet pullers work fine. I use the RCBS shown at bottom of page. One model will work for all your pistol calibers. It is probably available at your local store that sells reloading supplies. http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Brow...7318606* Last edited by LHB1; September 6, 2009 at 10:14 PM.

September 6, 2009, 08:27 PM	#4
Gbro Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,084	And before you get your new puller, just use a pliers, remove your die and, Ooopp's you are only reloading handgun cartridges put them in a bin and wait for the brown delivery van __________________ Gbro CGVS For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, But to us who are being saved, It Is The Power Of God. 1Corinthians 1-18

September 6, 2009, 09:47 PM	#5
Suicide*Ride Member Join Date: March 31, 2009 Posts: 44	Saving the nose of a pulled bullet I also use the RCBS puller, & would like to add: Something I didn't think about when I first started using a kinetic puller, is the nose of a soft bullet gets a little banged up [esp. HP's], so if you want to re-use the bullet[s] & are as anal as I am about your reloaded ammo - cut a foam earplug in half & drop it in the puller to protect the nose from damage. I pull Federal Hydroshoks & Winchester Silvertip HP's from .380acp rds for my 357sig because I like "light & fast" & can't find them for sale ANYWHERE! The bullets deform slightly w/o the foam plug in place. Just my .02

September 6, 2009, 10:39 PM	#8
Old Grump Member in memoriam Join Date: April 9, 2009 Location: Blue River Wisconsin, in Posts: 3,144	Been using the Hornady inertia bullet puller for over 20 years without a problem and its easy, just need a solid surface to whack with it. __________________ Good intentions will always be pleaded for any assumption of power. The Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern will, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters. --Daniel Webster--

September 6, 2009, 05:45 PM	#2
Dragon55 Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 811	alien Frankford arsenal has an impact puller. Works great and comes with all the inserts you'll need for pistol calibers. I think I paid about 15$ for it. I know Midway has them. Mine has paid for itself 50 times over.

September 6, 2009, 10:21 PM	#6
BigJakeJ1s Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2005 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 663	I use the Hornady cam-lock puller. It mounts in the press, and uses a collet to grip the bullet. Instead of tightening the collet by screwing a T handle in/out, just a simple flip of the cam-lock lever does it. Andy

September 6, 2009, 10:33 PM	#7
David Wile Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2001 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 585	Hey folks, I have been using an RCBS bullet puller and have collected about five different size collets over the past 40 years. I also have the inertia type. I don't like pulling bullets, but if it has to be done, I would rather use the collet type puller which saves wear and tear on bullets and myself. Then I just read Andy's post about the Hornady cam-lock puller. I never saw or heard of it, but it sounds like it would really be a great way to go. After more than forty years of pulling with the same old collet screw down method, someone should have come up with something better, and it sounds like Hornady has. Thanks, Andy. That thing sounds real nice. Best wishes, Dave Wile

September 6, 2009, 10:51 PM	#9
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	The best of the collet type pullers by far. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=851547

September 6, 2009, 11:09 PM	#10
Uncle H Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 102	Pulled bullet noses My RCBS impact puller has a foam insert in the bottom to prevent nose damage. It came with it installed. Mine's 10-12 years old.

September 6, 2009, 11:32 PM	#11
RidgwayCO Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2008 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 244	I don't think it's the best... but the "funnest" bullet puller is a S&W 329PD with incorrectly crimped bullets and full magnum loads. Man, that recoil will pull them really well! (Don't ask how I know...) I've used a Quinetics inertial puller for almost 20 years and it still works great. Luckily I haven't had to use it much...

September 7, 2009, 02:16 AM	#12
FORKLIFT352 Member Join Date: July 18, 2009 Posts: 29	I just now finished pulling with the Hornady cam-lock. And I love it!!!I got the Hornady LnL AP and I put the cam-lock in the 5th station.Its out of the way and don't need to add another tool to the peg board.

September 8, 2009, 10:54 PM	#13
BigJakeJ1s Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2005 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 663	Just a note, but the pics of the Hornady cam-lock bullet puller don't show the lock nut on the adjusting screw that they now include. Works even better. Mine even works in my co-ax press. Just a better mousetrap all the way around... Andy